2001 Acura CL vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | CL | Escape |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
